Oklahoma (17-11, 7-8) got a much-needed win over No. 21 Texas Tech (18-10, 9-6) in downtown Oklahoma City.
The Sooners were finally able to overcome their recent struggles of going ice cold following a hot start.
Here is what helped Oklahoma get the ‘W’.
BLOOD ON THE REAVES
Austin Reaves has found his swagger again. The transfer guard has had himself a rollercoaster of a season but has seemed to have found his old self. Finishing the game with 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, Reaves set the intensity and kept it there so long as he was on the floor.
THE SWATH OF KUATH
How do you defend a team of slashers? With a shot-blocking big, of course. Kuath gave the Sooners the rim protection they needed against the Red Raiders. As a team, Oklahoma had 10 swats with Kuath being responsible for five.
GREEN MEANS GO
The Sooners offense was flowing early and it was not due to the usual suspects. Jamal Bieniemy, De’Vion Harmon, Jalen Hill, and Kur Kuath all had a hand in the offense early. The group took shots they might not have taken two to three weeks ago. With a green-ish light for the group, the Sooners seem to be looking for scoring depth as March approaches.
Oklahoma is back in action on Saturday as they head East to West Virginia to take on the No. 19 ranked Mountaineers. The game is set to tip at 3p.m. CT on ESPN2.
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